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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.70, 721.47 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.70, 721.47 and 373.16 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.70 : 721.47 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.70/721.47 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.70x = 721.47 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.70x = 269,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,223.75/481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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